- By Kamil Opeyemi
Congratulatory messages are pouring in for the leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, Rishi Shunak over the victory recorded by his party.
NPO Reports that Shunak will now become the Prime Minister with the Conservative Party winning the majority seat in the parliament.
The Labour Party has displaced The Conservative Party after 14 years in the saddle.
President Bola Tinubu on Friday while congratulating Starmer, a former Director of Prosecution and leader of his party, said he looks forward to working with him.
Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in a statement, said as a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, Tinubu noted the determination and courage demonstrated by Starmer throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.
“The President states that the party’s ability to reform, mobilise, and position itself for victory after 14 years clearly affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.
“President Tinubu also congratulates the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom, describing the Kingdom as an abiding model of democracy and Nigeria’s long-standing partner,” said the statement.
The President said he looked forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest in strengthening democratic institutions, as well as in building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries.